: Hi,: I have a 3 1/2 year old Kohler showerhead with a constant drip. I have replaced washers on sink faucets in the past, but they had cut-off valves.

: Several questions:

: 1- Can I remove the valve stem from the showerhead WITHOUT shutting off the water at the main valve?: 2- I would like to be prepared with the correct washer. Can you tell me size, type, etc.?: 3- There appears to be one Phillips screw holding in the stem. Is there anything else involved in taking out the stem?: 4- Anything else I should know?

: Thank you,

: Mel

Reply:1- Can I remove the valve stem from the showerhead WITHOUT shutting off the water at the main valve?>You cannot remove the valve stem from the faucet without shutting the water.2- I would like to be prepared with the correct washer. Can you tell me size, type, etc.?>Absolutely not.3- There appears to be one Phillips screw holding in the stem. Is there anything else involved in taking out the stem?>The Phillips screw is probably holding on only the faucet handle. The stem is under the handle4- Anything else I should know?>A good service plumbers phone number to repair this faucet for you. Watch what he/she does, and next time do it yourself.Good Luck. e-plumber